Maxillary Swing Approach for Removal of Palatal Carcinoma: A Modified Procedure

Figure 1

(a) Oral view of the palatal tumor. (b) Posterior nasal aperture view. Fiberscope was inserted from mouth and turned to posterior nasal aperture via uvula. Fiberscope tip was turned upside down, and posterior nasal aperture view was taken. Tumor can be seen in the left posterior nasal meatus area and is clearly invading the nasal septum. Right torus tubarius is intact.

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